Basketball Recap: Pascagoula Starts Season with Victory at Home

By Team Reports Nov 10, 2024, 7:41am

Basketball Recap: Pascagoula Panthers vs. Ridgeland Titans

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Pascagoula took care of business in their home opener on Saturday (barely). They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 60-58 victory over the Ridgeland Titans. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Panthers have posted since December 29, 2023.

Ridgeland's loss came despite strong showings from Phil Nelson and Khameron Snow. Nelson went 9 for 20 en route to 23 points plus six rebounds, while Snow went 7 for 14 en route to 16 points plus five rebounds and two steals. Nelson's evening made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Marquis Williams was another key player, posting seven points plus five rebounds.

Having lost for the first time this season, Ridgeland fell to 2-1.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pascagoula will welcome Tylertown at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Ridgeland, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Raymond at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Ridgeland's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.

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